Providence Portland (Ore.) Medical Center appointed Krista Farnham permanent chief executive.
Here are four takeaways:
1. Ms. Farnham previously served as COO and interim CEO of the medical center.
2. She has worked at Renton, Wash.-based Providence Health & Services since 2002.
3. She holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from University of Washington in Seattle.
4. In addition to heading Providence Portland, Ms. Farnham will also help oversee Providence Oregon's eastern region, which includes three hospitals.